According to a Sweet Three -Year Old!

Eleven years ago on a Wednesday; back then it was otherwise known as my day with the sweet grands - my two youngest grands were at my house and my then three-year old grandson told me about the things which were important for a grandma to do . . . I thought I'd share them with you!

Today is National Play-Doh Day!

Play-Doh is part of childhood for all of us . . . for good reason; after all, what could possibly be more fun than making things from dough? Well, today is National Play-Doh Day, so let's look at some fun facts about this wonderfully creative toy - did you know . . .

the little answer book - Will Help You Be Prepared

  

I am not a theologian, a scientist, a philosopher, or an apologist. I am a mom. I am a grandma.

I am also a friend, and as a friend I have listened as moms and grandmas shared with me their heartbreak when their loved child, grown child, and/or grandchild made the choice to walk away from their faith. These friends shared how they did what they knew to do as the ones they loved grew up – they prayed with them, taught them about God, Jesus, and the Bible, took them to church, encouraged them to be involved in their youth group, and tried to model what it meant to love, know, and walk with God. They never thought the one they loved would turn away from their faith, but disappointment in people, hurt, and/or difficult times came along and the unthinkable happened.

Today is National Double Cheeseburger Day!

If you are a fan of double cheeseburgers, today is a day to celebrate as it is National Double Cheeseburger Day! So, let's look at some fun history of the double cheeseburger and where you can get free burgers or burgers for just a little money! Did you know . . .

The Little, Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys Adventures

  

What could be a better way to start the Fall than with books! So, today I am very happy to let you know about a very fun book . . .  The Little, Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys Adventures - and this book has two stories in it, so you get two books in one!

Today is Hug Your Hound Day!

Today is Hug Your Hound Day! (If you have any kind of dog, they count as any dog is able to be hugged today - and any day!) As they say on Daysoftheyear.com, "Dogs have been standing loyally beside their humans since the dawn of history, being one of the first, if not the first, animals ever domesticated. Since then they’ve been warm and loving companions, loyal workers, and stalwart defenders of the homes and families of their owners.

Tasty - and Even Healthy No-Bakes!

 

My family enjoys no-bake cookies - and I make them from time to time because the way I make them they are a healthy and tasty way to increase fiber, protein, and flavonoids! Today - on International Chocolate Day - I am very happy to share with you my recipe for no-bakes - especially since today is also National Peanut Butter Lovers Day. You will need . . . 

Today is International Chocolate Day!

 

Today is International Chocolate Day - while we certainly do not need a special day to celebrate and enjoy chocolate - as any day is a great day to do so - since there is an "International Chocolate Day", why not celebrate and enjoy it! I found some information about this tasty day and chocolate on line and thought I'd share some of it with you . . .  

just for fun - Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day!

Tomorrow - September 13th - is Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day, so it seems like a great day to grab the children you love and make peanut butter chocolate chip cookie with them (since it is also National Peanut Day and International Chocolate Day)!

But first a few facts about the benefits of helping children learn to cook . . .

The Role of Grandma – Become a ‘Student’ of Your Grandchildren

When I think about the role of grandma, I do believe it is essential for me to become a ‘student’ of my grandchildren. It is my job, my ‘role’ to get to know them and what makes them tick.

This matters so much, for several reasons. Consider the following . . .

Praying Deeper Books

  

Praying for our grandchildren (and children) is something we all know we need to do, but it is also something with which many of us struggle. We may feel like our prayers do not even make it through the ceiling above us and do not know what to say or how to pray. Our lives are busy, so finding the time to pray can be a challenge which we may not overcome and then days go by without us spending time in prayer.

September 13th is National Peanut Day - Here are SomeFun Facts!

Saturday is National Peanut Day, so I checked the National Peanut Board's website for some peanut info and found a wealth of peanut fun facts! I thought I'd share some with you - did you know . . . 

Memories - Build Some Today!

I live in the house my grandparent's had built back in the 1920's. My dad was born in this house (the photo is of him, his friends, and my grandma in front of the house) and I remember visiting my grandparents and having sleepovers in this house. I remember my grandma baking homemade bread and then giving me a slice with peanut butter on it after it came out of the oven. I remember singing Sunday school songs with my grandpa when I visited them! There are a lot of wonderful memories in this house!

Autumn Nights are Coming to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

If you live near Grand Rapids, Michigan, or are planning to visit and will be here on any Tuesday in October, then mark your calendars now and plan to visit Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park for their amazing Autumn Nights - which includes their Glow Gardens! You will find all the details at this link but you will see trees awash in colorful lights, intricately, and artfully carved pumpkins, get to meet with the pumpkin carving artist, hear music, enjoy beverages and snacks, plus, be fascinated by the incredible Mum displays in their Mums at Meijer Gardens - which I wrote about yesterday and will be held at the same time!